Fred U. Needham Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio, Us

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Responsibilities during employment tenure included four functional areas as listed below.Pre-Press and Graphic Design■ Reduced operation costs by applying a “right-the-first-time” structure■ Executed layout, pre-press and graphic design for offset, screen, flexographic and grand-format digital inkjet printing for a medium size point-of-purchase printer (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; and Quark Express)■ Coordinated, processed and proofed ordersWeb Content Management and IT Support■ Increased accuracy and reduced response time for updates on e-commerce websites while performing e-commerce web content management and site customization (two off-site e-commerce operations and one internal e-commerce site under development)■ Utilized proprietary and open source web management, data management and shopping cart software to update text, data and graphics■ Researched, planned and executed upgrades of Macintosh and Windows PCs for Graphics-Imaging and Digital Departments; installed and maintained computers and software■ Performed troubleshooting and repair of computers and LAN networkGrand-Format Digital Operations and Management■ Planned and implemented structure for new digital printing operations (space, policies, standards, specifications, and inventory levels)■ Developed material handling process, reducing number of operators from two to one■ Created time lines and scheduled design and production for grand-format digital inkjet presses; estimated and reported costs of production; selected vendors and procured materials and supplies■ Prepared, proofed and processed electronic files to meet customer objectives; ensured accuracy of work prior to and following printing■ Operated, maintained and repaired equipment; printed on vinyl, poly, coro, posterboard and other materialsDigital Printing■ Managed, operated and maintained OKIDATA C9800 digital printer■ Printed and imprinted static clings, table tents, posters and product sheets

Layout, Design, Typesetting and Printing Preparation■ Designed and prepared art for customer and in-house printing projects in a fast-paced environment; scheduled additional help for layout and typesetting as needed■ Operated graphics camera and stripped film for offset plates; performed final press checks on critical jobs■ Reduced operating costs for company by bringing some operations in-house, implementing controls for job processes and upgrading direct entry phototypesetting system to desktop publishing

■ Brought art preparation in-house to reduce costs■ Wrote and produced educational and sales materials for company■ Introduced customer contact database system to enhance sales opportunities■ Designed and prepared art for Specialty Advertising Media■ Identified objective and target for client campaigns; recommended theme, products and distribution process

■ Developed and established estimating and production standards which in­­creased accountability and profitability■ Revised order entry and estimating forms to achieve clarity and ­efficiency■ Estimated job costs and finalized specifications for offset and letterpress production for sales representatives■ Reviewed and processed in­coming orders■ Specified and ordered materials and outside services; oversaw quality control

■ Start-up printing support business which included graphic design, typography, layout and camera/plate-making services■ Developed a client base for quality “one-stop” design and printing preparation services for government agencies, major corporations, quick printers and commercial printers■ Tapped new markets and expedited production by developing a process for converting and transferring data from personal computers to computerized phototypesetter

Grad Holography

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), General; Art & Technology

Photomechanical Graphics; Intermedia/Expanded Arts

Economics, Marketing